Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play Stockport County in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Griffin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Griffin.
0.00
0-0Stockport County start the match!
3.32
0-0Moktar Forge barges into Harvey Beckham. The referee warns Moktar Forge to calm down! Harvey Beckham stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.09
0-0Torsten Haller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ezequiel Nieves. Ezequiel Nieves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jakob Olesen who gathers it comfortably.
16.34
0-0Dennis Hasselbaink sees Moktar Forge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moktar Forge plays a one-two with Laurent Candela and advances towards the goal... Moktar Forge shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Stephane Scifo.
26.50
Dennis Hasselbaink flicks a high pass forward. Laurent Candela holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Laurent Candela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.36
Sebastiao Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Croft. Duncan Croft flicks a high pass forward. Samir Brehme controls it well on his chest. Samir Brehme knocks the ball forward, putting Laurent Candela through on goal. Laurent Candela shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Stephane Scifo manages to gather it comfortably.
33.23
0-0Duncan Croft knocks the ball forward to Samir Brehme. Samir Brehme lofts in a cross ball towards Laurent Candela. With a superhuman jump, Laurent Candela connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
34.07
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.50
Dennis Hasselbaink passes the ball forward to Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela lofts in a cross ball towards Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Stephane Scifo picks it out of the air!
38.17
Graham Jacobs decides to run forward with the ball. Graham Jacobs shoots from 25 yards. Jakob Olesen gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
39.08
Torsten Haller runs straight at the opposition's defence. Torsten Haller shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.50
Dennis Hasselbaink flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Brehme. Samir Brehme knocks in a cross ball towards Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Stephane Scifo. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa have changed their lineup with Gabriel Voisin replacing Sebastiao Sousa, Robert Cooke replacing Duncan Croft and Gary Clarke replacing Samir Brehme. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. The Stockport County players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Aston Villa kick off!
47.17
Marco Laurent knocks the ball forward to Mark Schwarzer. Mark Schwarzer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
51.19
Robert Cooke hits a low pass to Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela cuts inside the box! Laurent Candela comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
53.50
Msaddeck Zidane chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Hasselbaink. Dennis Hasselbaink plays the ball forward to Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge edges inside the box! Moktar Forge tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.05
Gabriel Voisin makes a probing pass to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Clarke. Gary Clarke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harry Robson.
55.12
Torsten Haller laces a through ball forward to Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Jakob Olesen gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
57.03
Les Barrett flicks a high ball forward to Graham Jacobs who takes it down. Graham Jacobs makes a probing pass to Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.22
Harvey Beckham brings the ball forward. Harvey Beckham flicks a high pass forward to Cedric Zugna who brings the ball under control. Cedric Zugna shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.38
Torsten Haller plays the ball forward to Ezequiel Nieves. Ezequiel Nieves shoots from long range but somehow Jakob Olesen manages to keep it out.
72.20
Diogo Moutinho barges into Torsten Haller. The referee calls over Diogo Moutinho and warns him to calm down! Torsten Haller stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.38
Harry Robson kicks a strong pass forward to Torsten Haller. Torsten Haller flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Zugna collects the pass. Cedric Zugna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jakob Olesen who gathers it comfortably.
78.17
Msaddeck Zidane sees Diogo Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diogo Moutinho makes a beautiful solo run. Diogo Moutinho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
79.57
Nicolas Molina flicks a high pass forward. Laurent Candela controls it well on his chest. Laurent Candela shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
81.28
Harry Robson clumsily knocks into Moktar Forge. The referee brings Harry Robson to one side and gives him a warning! Moktar Forge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.24
Dennis Hasselbaink passes the ball forward to Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Les Barrett.
84.46
Harry Robson knocks the ball forward to Torsten Haller. Torsten Haller threads the ball through to Ezequiel Nieves. Ezequiel Nieves plays a one-two with Niccolo Power and rushes in on goal... Ezequiel Nieves looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
87.12
0-1Graham Jacobs takes it forward alone. Graham Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephane Scifo of Stockport County |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jakob Olesen (GK)
8
2. Msaddeck Zidane (DEF)
6
3. Sebastiao Sousa (DEF)
6
4. Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu (DEF)
6
5. Nicolas Molina (MID)
6
6. Duncan Croft (MID)
6
7. Dennis Hasselbaink (MID)
7
8. Diogo Moutinho (MID)
6
9. Moktar Forge (ATT)
7
10. Samir Brehme (ATT)
7
11. Laurent Candela (ATT)
7
12. Gabriel Voisin (DEF)
6
13. Robert Cooke (MID)
6
14. Gary Clarke (ATT)
6
1. Stephane Scifo (GK)
9
2. Harvey Beckham (DEF)
7
3. Marco Laurent (DEF)
6
4. Harry Robson (DEF)
6
5. Les Barrett (DEF)
6
6. Torsten Haller (MID)
7
7. Mark Schwarzer (MID)
6
8. Graham Jacobs (MID)
9
9. Cedric Zugna (ATT)
6
10. Niccolo Power (ATT)
8
11. Ezequiel Nieves (ATT)
7
12. Lucas Silva (DEF)
0
13. Arthur Clemence (MID)
0
14. Alfred Salmon (ATT)
0